You Again

Finally

It was the reception, loud music played throughout the building making almost everyone danced while the others either were sitting down and talking or were trying to calm down their children who were running around like crazy people. Joy was practically floating around the place.

The old building was decorated beautifully, all the round tables where covered with white table cloths while in the center of the table was a bouquet of white and pinks flowers in them middle with three lit candles surrounding it. It was simple and didn't block anyone's view.  The room was large with the ceiling being slightly covered with light white fabric which stretched nicely through the room, it hung low. The whole scene gave a romantic feel which Nessa was aiming for, Eric wanted it to be more glitz and glam but of course Lillian agreed more with Nessa. The glass doors were also open where the decorations continued at a minimum,  Lillian's father requested it since he had a surprise at the end of the night.  

"Show me some of your dance moves, Nes." Eli smiled in a teasing matter, he began pulling her onto the dance floor.

She faked a laugh as she remained sitting. "Very funny, Eli."

He continued to pull on her. "Come on!"

Nessa sighed and got up following behind Eli who lead her to the dance floor. Everyone cheered once she joined them. They danced and laughed for a couple of minutes.

"Have you seen Eric?" Will came up behind Nessa, yelling into her ear.

She turned around and tippy toed to look around for the familiar blue eyes but she didn't see him. Nessa shook her head.

 "Could you find him?"

Nessa let out a groan but began walking looking for him. Minutes past but Eric wasn't in sight, she was going to give up but she approached Thomas who was coming out of the washroom.

"Have you seen Eric?" She asked.

He placed a finger on his chin and tapped it. "I think I saw him go upstairs."

Nessa raised an eyebrow, she didn't know that there was an upstairs but then she thought about it more and remembered that she saw a balcony. "Thanks." She smiled as she began walking towards a stairs that was down the long hallway.

The music was still as loud as if she was still on the dance floor. She hummed to the song playing and continued walking, wondering as to why Eric would sneak away. Nessa couldn't stop touching her dress, she loved the way it flowed on her and how it made her feel like such a princess. The last time she wore a long dress was at her prom. Finally, she walked up the stairs lifting her dress in the process.

"Eric?" She called.

There was no response.

She cocked an eyebrow and stood at the top of stairs, there was no sign of Eric at least she had the view to herself.

"Boo!" Eric jumped up from behind the side of the building.

Nessa screamed loudly as she jumped up in fright.  

Eric started to burst out in laughter, he bent over as he covered his stomach.

She glowered at him and slapped his arm as hard as she could. "You jerk!"

He continued to laugh loudly. Moments passed and he let out a shaky breath still giggling a bit. He wiped away a tear and grinned. "That was hilarious."

"Will is looking for you." Nessa abruptly told him, turning around to walk down the stairs.

Eric's eyes grew large once she turned around, he knew he had to tell her and this was the best moment for it. "Wait."